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LearningExpress, LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with Delmar Learning
To Become Exclusive Online Library Distributor of Delmar Learning's Educational And Test Preparation Products in Nursing, ASE Licensing and Journeyman Electrician Licensing.
New York, NY—(October 28, 2002)—LearningExpress, LLC, an industry leader in providing test preparation, basic skills, and career guidance materials online and in print, announced today that it will become the exclusive online library distributor of Delmar Learning's eCourses in health care, technology, trades, and career education. Delmar Learning, a leader in educational resources for lifelong learning, is part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE:TOC; TSX:TOC) and is based in Albany, NY. LearningExpress will market and sell Delmar Learning's online educational products to public and school libraries through its web-site www.LearningExpressLibrary.com, currently in libraries serving over 90 million people.
The Delmar Learning eCourses that will be distributed by LearningExpress include:
- A complete preparation course for the journeyman electrician's licensing exam which includes a review of electrical theory and the National Electrical Code;
- Test preparation products for automotive technicians seeking certification via the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams; and
- Accredited continuing education courses that enable nurses to satisfy requirements for license renewal by their respective State Boards of Nursing.
"We are thrilled to be able to bring these prestigious products to the public and school library marketplaces," said Barry Lippman, President and CEO of LearningExpress. "Delmar Learning is an esteemed name in a variety of career categories. Their online courses help people prepare for professional licensing requirements and exams in a range of fields and trades, and also enable professionals to continue their education. Their nursing courses, for example, are fully accredited and fulfill state licensing renewal requirements."
"LearningExpress is the premier provider of online test preparation and career development courses for the library and school library markets," said Greg Burnell, president of Delmar Learning. "They provide seamless online delivery. Now, our best educational and test preparation materials will become instantly accessible to students, workers, and professionals through their libraries in towns, high schools, two-year, four-year, and specialized colleges across the country."
Delmar Learning's online products, which have been developed by industry and academic professionals in health care, technology, the building trades, and career education, provide a true preview of official and certification tests. Educational institutions, businesses, the government, and individuals have consistently used these products to prepare young adults and seasoned professionals for career entry and career advancement. These products provide students and professionals with a highly interactive method of fine-tuning their test-taking skills, reviewing and mastering "must-know" information included in exams, and experiencing actual testing conditions. These products also often allow customizing the materials to meet individual learning needs.
LearningExpressLibrary.com is a complete learning platform, featuring online practice tests that ensure a self-paced learning environment. Patrons of libraries that subscribe to LearningExpressLibrary.com can visit their local library, log on to the Internet, and review a wide range of practice tests for school and career advancement. All Learning Express practice tests are based on official exams, such as the SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, U.S. Citizenship, Postal Worker, cosmetology, and Real Estate Sales Agent and Broker Exams. In addition, many of the subscribing libraries also participate in LearningExpress's Home Access Program, which allows library patrons to simply use their library card code to get access to www.LearningExpressLibrary.com from home.
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About LearningExpress (www.LearningExpressLLC.com)
LearningExpress LLC, founded in 1995, creates customized test-preparation resources, skill-building tools, study guides, and career guidance materials for the library, academic, and consumer markets in book and online forms. The company's web-site offers exclusive online tests and courses to help people achieve top scores on K-12, civil service and licensing/certification exams. Currently, LearningExpressLibrary.com is in over 3,000 public and academic libraries serving a population of over 90 million people.
About The Thomson Corporation and Delmar Learning
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2001 revenues of $7.2 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. Thomson provides value-added information, software applications and tools to more than 20 million users in the fields of corporate and professional training, assessment and testing, higher education, reference information, law, tax, accounting, financial services, and scientific research and healthcare. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC). Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. As part of The Thomson Corporation, Delmar Learning (www.delmarlearning.com) is the leading provider of lifelong learning products and services for the health care, technology and trades, and career education markets. Delmar Learning's market-leading imprints include Autodesk Press, OnWord Press, Singular Publishing Group, Milady and West Legal Studies.
For more information, contact Chris Atkins, Director of Marketing at catkins@learningexpressllc.com or call 800-295-9556, ext. 6438.
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